Guard News - The National Guard

W.Va. National Guard members rescue a Rosie the Riveter after Sandy
November 3, 2012 — SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. - Despite more than a foot of blinding snow outside, Maggie Selman and her dog Ginger were plunged into darkness in her home as Hurricane Sandy swept into West Virginia with a... MORE

Maggie Selman of Craigsville, W.Va., stands with W.Va. Air Guard Lt. Col Yancy Short in the Summersville Baptist Church New Life Center, which operated as a shelter for the community during Hurricane Sandy. Selman was rescued by National Guard servicemembers after her power went out and snow blocked the road to her house. Short and other guard members helped return Selman to her home after hearing her storyabout being a Rosie the Riveter at the shelter.

New Jersey National Guard raced to save lives after Sandy struck
November 3, 2012 — TEANECK, N.J. - The full fury of Hurricane Sandy was bearing down on the New Jersey National Guard armory in Teaneck just after 4 a.m. Tuesday when the call came in.A burst levee 10 miles away was... MORE

Soldiers assigned to Task Force South, New Jersey National Guard, assist a Long Beach Islander onto a M939 5-ton 6x6 truck during relief operations Oct. 31, 2012. The New Jersey National Guard is working with Long Beach Island civilian authorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

National Guard relieves suffering after Hurricane Sandy
November 3, 2012 — MANHATTAN, N.Y. - About 7,000 Guard members are helping people who are living without power – the temperature low, water-ruined possessions piled at the curb, transportation infrastructure crippled,... MORE

New York Army National Guard soldiers assist residents arriving by military vehicle to Long Beach City Hall for evacuation to shelters. Guard members are assisting throughout the flood-ravaged region.

Airlift ferries utility experts and equipment to darkened New York
November 2, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Utility crews and equipment from California are at work today in storm-darkened areas of New York to restore power, the result of a Defense Department airlift.DOD launched "a significant... MORE

Air Force crews offload Southern California Edison power repair equipment from a C-5 Galaxy on Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012. The Defense Department initiated the airlift operation to aid recovery efforts in Hurricane Sandy's aftermath.

Silver Star awarded to vet's family after 44 years
November 2, 2012 — TAMPA, Fla. - On the ink-black night of June 13, 1968, the highlands around Dak Pek in western Vietnam erupted in artillery and rocket fire.The U.S. Army Special Forces camp, just a few miles from the... MORE

Florida National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Army Maj. Gen. James Tyre presents a posthumous Silver Star award for Sgt. Matthew Carter to Carter's wife Lorine and son Quinton during an Oct. 27 ceremony.

FEMA uses West Virginia Air Guard Base for storm relief
November 2, 2012 — MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency is using the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing base here as a staging area to push out much-needed storm relief... MORE

Military airlifts, aid flowing to New York, New Jersey
November 2, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Another airlift, this time from Phoenix, will bring more power restoration trucks and equipment to New York and New Jersey, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today.As... MORE

Staff Sgt. Joshua Wishmyer signals to his brother Staff Sgt. John Wishmyer as he moves a pallet of boxed meals at the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing based in Martinsburg W.Va., Nov. 1, 2012.

Virginia Guard winding down most hurricane recovery operations
November 1, 2012 — SANDSTON, Va. - Most Virginia National Guard personnel in support of Hurricane Sandy support operations have moved into the recovery phase as of late Wednesday afternoon, and the only personnel still... MORE

Virginia National Guard members rescued a child and several other flood victims Wednesday.

Hurricane Sandy: National Guard saves lives, protects communities, supports recovery
November 1, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As more than 9,100 Citizen-Soldiers and –Airmen had boots on the ground across 12 states in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, dual status commanders were appointed to oversee and... MORE

Soldiers with the New Jersey Army National Guard check on residents Wednesday in Hoboken, N.J.

Freedom Award nomination period opens
November 1, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.The... MORE

N.C. aviators to lead Northeast task force
October 31, 2012 — RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina National Guard aviators will lead a helicopter task force launching from the Guard's base in Morrisville today to support response and recovery efforts in the Northeast... MORE

Chinooks from Alabama and Georgia National Guard refuel at North Carolina National Guard Flight Facility One before deploying in support of Hurricane Sandy.

More than 2,300 New York Guard members helping in Sandy’s wake
October 31, 2012 — ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER, FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo mobilized more than 2,300 Soldiers and Airmen Tuesday to assist communities and first responders for the... MORE

New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Company F, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, along with New York State Troopers, help residents arriving at Long Beach City Hall in Long Beach, N.Y., for evacuation to shelters.

Virginia Guard Soldiers rescue seven adults and one child after Sandy
October 31, 2012 — ONANCOCK, Va. - Virginia National Guard Soldiers trudged through high water and cut trees to clear a path for two rescue missions that transported seven adults and one child to safety at two locations... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers transport citizens through high water to reach their medium tactical truck for evacuation on Cattail Road in the Mears, Va. area Oct. 30.

12,000 National Guard members helping 11 states recover from Hurricane Sandy
October 30, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - About 12,000 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen were on duty in 11 states tonight in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.National Guard assistance to local first responders and the Federal... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers from G Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct reconnaissance patrols in support of Hurricane Sandy operations Oct. 29, 2012 in Norfolk, Va.

Wisconsin National Guard ready to assist with hurricane relief
October 30, 2012 — MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin National Guard stands ready to assist civilian authorities supporting Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the impacted regions, Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday."Wisconsin's... MORE

Virginia National Guard soldiers conduct reconnaissance patrols in support of Hurricane Sandy operations Oct. 29, 2012, in Norfolk, Va.

Virginia and D.C. National Guard units hustling after Sandy slams region
October 30, 2012 — SANDSTON, Va. - Virginia National Guard personnel began assisting Virginia State Police and emergency response organizations late Tuesday at numerous locations across the commonwealth.And in the... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers from Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct reconnaissance patrols Tuesday in Suffolk, Va.

N.C. Guard readies to help western N.C. and the Northeast
October 30, 2012 — RALEIGH, N.C. - Airmen and Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard have begun drawing down the number of Guard members brought on storm duty in the eastern part of North Carolina over the past... MORE

Guardsmen from Alaska, California, Nevada, and New York have mobilized aircraft and personnel to the North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th AW, awaiting reassignment in support of Hurricane Sandy.

Massachusetts National Guard downsizing relief efforts
October 30, 2012 — MILFORD, Mass. - The Massachusetts National Guard continues to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts by responding to a request for assistance with search and rescue efforts in New Jersey.The... MORE

Wood and other debris slams onto the shore of Staten Island, N.Y., as Hurricane Sandy approaches in New York Harbor, Oct. 29, 2012.

Service members can find pet-friendly resources at next duty station
October 29, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Moving in the military is tough. With loose ends to tie up, such as obtaining spouse employment, moving household goods, transferring schools, shipping vehicles and setting up child care,... MORE

Don't forget to research resources for your pet before you change duty stations.

35th Combat Aviation Brigade fuels strong partnership with Kuwait
October 29, 2012 — KUWAIT - The 3-159th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion of the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade worked with the Kuwait military to conduct refueling operations in efforts to build and develop a strong... MORE

The group gathers around a refueling point to discuss safety and proper fueling techniques.

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise